The UK PCV theory test at a glance
- Multiple choice
- 100 questions in 1 hour 55 minutes
- Pass mark
- 85 out of 100
- Hazard perception
- 19 video clips, pass mark 67 out of 100
- Also needed
- Driver CPC case studies if you drive professionally
- Certificate
- Valid for 2 years
Rules and fees can change. Always check GOV.UK: Book your theory test before you book.
Who needs to take it?
Anyone learning to drive a pcv in Great Britain who needs a theory pass before the practical test.
How it works, step by step
- 1
Get your provisional licence
You need a provisional licence number to book.
- 2
Book online with DVSA
Choose a test centre and date on GOV.UK. Only use the official site to avoid extra fees.
- 3
Study and take mock tests
Work through every topic, then practise timed mocks and hazard perception clips.
- 4
Sit the test
You get your result at the centre. Your pass certificate lasts 2 years.
🎒 On the day
- ✓Bring your photocard provisional licence
- ✓Arrive in good time
- ✓You can do a short practice session before each part
💡 Tips to pass
- ✓Learn stopping distances and road signs: they come up often
- ✓In hazard perception, click when a hazard starts to develop, not before
- ✓Score 47+ in mocks before you book
Your 14-day study plan
A simple plan for the UK PCV theory test. Print it and tick off each day.
- 1Passenger-Safety
- Study Passenger-Safety
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 2Passenger-Safety
- Study Passenger-Safety
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 3Duty-Of-Care
- Study Duty-Of-Care
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 4Tachograph-Rules
- Study Tachograph-Rules
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 5Tachograph-Rules
- Study Tachograph-Rules
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 6Driver-Hours-And-Rest
- Study Driver-Hours-And-Rest
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 7Vehicle-Safety-Checks
- Study Vehicle-Safety-Checks
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 8Vehicle-Safety-Checks
- Study Vehicle-Safety-Checks
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 9Emergency-Procedures
- Study Emergency-Procedures
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 10Review
- Take the readiness check
- Re-study your two weakest topics
- Redo the questions you got wrong
- 11Review
- Take the readiness check
- Re-study your two weakest topics
- Redo the questions you got wrong
- 12Mock test
- Take a full timed mock test
- Review every wrong answer
- Study the topics you missed
- 13Mock test
- Take a full timed mock test
- Review every wrong answer
- Study the topics you missed
- 14Final mock test
- Take a full timed mock test
- Review every wrong answer
- Pass with room to spare? You're ready to book
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Frequently asked questions
You have to take both parts again. You can rebook after 3 working days.
